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Eli felt crushed when his model broke before the fair.
What does Crushed mean?
Crushed means very sad or disappointed by something hurtful or upsetting.
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Very sad or disappointed by something hurtful or upsetting.
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What does crushed mean?
Crushed means very sad or disappointed by something hurtful or upsetting.
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MeaningCrushed means very sad or disappointed by something hurtful or upsetting.
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Synonyms
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heartbrokenUse when someone feels deeply sad or disappointed.
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delightedUse when someone feels very happy.
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Base word
crush
adjective
crushing
Very disappointing or upsetting.
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Look for clues that show deep sadness, hurt, or disappointment.
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Crushed can mean physically squeezed or emotionally very sad; context shows which meaning fits.
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